Women in Architecture II
Architecture begins with intention. But somewhere between school and leadership, too many women are quietly pushed out of the story.
There’s even a term describing this phenomenon - the industry calls it a leaky pipeline. Women in Architecture II is not just a film - it’s a lens into what’s lost when that
pipeline breaks. And what’s possible when it’s challenged.
Follow Dorte Mandrup and Tosin Oshinowo - two architects working worlds apart, yet united in how they shape space with power, care, and conviction. From the
Arctic to Lagos, their work goes beyond aesthetic - it reshapes who gets seen, heard, and remembered in architecture. Alongside ArchDaily’s David Basulto, the film
dives into urgent questions: Why are so few women leading in design? What happens when we stop fitting into structures and start redesigning them?
Their voices are not alone. At a recent Harvard screening, students, faculty, and architects gathered to confront the leadership gap and imagine a future built with
more inclusion—and fewer apologies. Sky-Frame supports this campaign not just as a sponsor, but as a facilitator. We believe in creating space - physically, socially,
and professionally - for those long overlooked in the industry. Watch the film. Share the message. And stay with us as we explore how architecture can reflect more
than ambition - it can and should reflect all of us.
Dorte Mandrup graduated from the Aarhus School of Architecture in 1991 and founded her Copenhagen-based studio in 1999, where she leads as Creative
Director and oversees all projects. Celebrated for her unconventional vision and dedication to advancing architecture, she has earned national and international
recognition for her groundbreaking designs. Similarly, Lagos-based Nigerian architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo is known for her socially conscious approach to
urbanism. Since founding Oshinowo Studio (formerly cmDesign Atelier) in 2013, she has focused on creating civic and residential spaces that emphasize equity,
sustainability, and respect for both nature and cultural heritage.
‘one of the goals when you do architecture is to create moments that have emotional importance,’
says architect Dorte Mandrup
‘when women are involved in causes, there’s always more cause for inclusivity because a woman will think […] much further beyond herself,’ says Tosin Oshinowo
FILM
Director Boris Noir
Editing Raquel Caro Nunez
Cast Dorte Mandrup, Tosin Oshinowo
Sound Sirius Kestel
Cinematographer Konstantin Pappe, Nikolaus Schreiber
Music Dmitrii Vikhornov